The forward limped off after just 29 minutes and has been ruled out of action for four months.

The lay-off is a massive blow to Barcelona, who spent just under £100m on the 20-year-old in the summer transfer window.

But there is one small positive from the injury.

According to German newspaper Bild, Dembele’s injury means he will not meet one of the many clauses inserted into the transfer agreement between Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund before the 2017/18 campaign is out.